Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune is confident his former side can beat Real Madrid - even without striker Robin van Persie.
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The Dutchman has a hip injury but should be fit for their Champions League tie at Old Trafford, which is poised at 1-1 after the first leg.
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"Robin will be a huge loss if he's not playing, but it's about the team," Fortune said..
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"I think it's United's time. They're hungry for success again."
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Van Persie has scored 23 goals in his first season with the Premier League leaders, including three in the Champions League.
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But he suffered a bizarre injury in Saturday's 2-0 win at QPR, hurting his hip after falling into a camera bunker.
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Real Madrid and Manchester United drew 1-1 at the Bernabeu on 13 February. Danny Welbeck headed the Premier League leaders in front, but ex-United forward Cristiano Ronaldo equalised.
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He may not be risked in the top-flight game against Norwich on Saturday, but manager Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful that the 29-year-old will be fit to play in the second leg against the Spanish champions.
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Phil Jones, who produced an excellent defensive display at the Bernabeu, is also struggling to be involved because of an ankle problem.
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Fortune, who spent seven years at United, told Red Wednesday: "Robin's been a key player for the team and the job Phil Jones did over there in the first leg was outstanding. These are important players.
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"It won't be easy but I do believe United are capable of beating Madrid without Robin and Phil."
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One United player who continues to impress is Michael Carrick, who Fortune believes is growing into a senior role in United's midfield.